Toro TimeCutter 74706, Operator'S Manual

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Shutting Off the Engine
1. Disengage the blades by moving the
blade-control switch to the O
FF
position ( Figure
16 ).
2. Engage the parking brake; refer to Park Position
(page 13) .
3. Move the throttle lever to the S
LOW
position and
let the engine idle for 1 minute.
4. Turn the key to the O
FF
position and remove
the key.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while
it is unattended.
Always remove the key and engage the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended.
Using the Motion-Control
Levers
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Figure 17
1. Motion-control
lever—P
ARK
position
4. Backward
2. Center, unlocked position 5. Front of machine
3. Forward
Driving the Machine
The drive wheels turn independently, powered by
hydraulic motors on each axle. You can turn 1 side
in reverse while you turn the other forward, causing
the machine to spin rather than turn. This greatly
improves the machine maneuverability but may
require sometime for you to adapt to how it moves.
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place
the throttle control in the F
AST
position for best
performance. Always operate in the full throttle
position when mowing.
WARNING
The machine can spin very rapidly. You
may lose control of the machine and cause
personal injury or damage to the machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making
sharp turns.
Driving Forward
Note:
Always use caution when backing up and
turning.
1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
2. To go forward, slowly push the motion-control
levers forward (
Figure 18 ).
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Figure 18
Driving Backward
1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
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